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title: "23301 - Risks to drinking water from the use of polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS)"
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# 23301 - Risks to drinking water from the use of polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-621d9e79-cd27-4ba9-9a69-5c29aeda8682

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking to engage suppliers for the project titled "23301 - Risks to drinking water from the use of polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS)." This research, classified under the CPV code for research services, aims to explore the potential risks posed by PFAS in drinking water in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 16th July 2018. The contract, valued at £74,513, is set to commence on 13th August 2018 and end on 31st October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and environmental consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in water quality and PFAS-related studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in the procurement process, utilising their innovative approaches and specialised knowledge to compete effectively for this contract with the Defra Network.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to understand the likelihood of Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) reaching drinking water and the implications of the proposed standard in the draft Drinking Water Directive. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd583cf1-8516-4534-bbc0-a868cf7eb2c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,513 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,513 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2018 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd583cf1-8516-4534-bbc0-a868cf7eb2c7
- 18 Jun 2018 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30118149-3e22-4b5d-af39-095f47307028

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd583cf1-8516-4534-bbc0-a868cf7eb2c7
  12th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30118149-3e22-4b5d-af39-095f47307028
  18th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f37c5b97-5a30-4144-9e8e-dd43d1f7a84e
  n/a

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